# SDR CA011102006

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 6, 2001
- Submitted: December 12, 2001
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna R182
- Registry model: [Cessna R182](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-r182) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 4,342 hours
- Engine: Lyc O540J3C5
- Propeller: Mcauly B2D34C218
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Spring
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Intake Valve
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: E, R, J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA011102006

## Discrepancy

(CAN) ENGINE VIBRATION WHILE IN FLIGHT. AFTER INSPECTION, THE NR 2 ENGINE CYLINDER WAS FOUND WITHOUT COMPRESSION. THE ADMISSION VALVE WAS FOUND INOPERATIVE. A NEW CYLINDER WAS INSTALLED AND SUCCESSFUL ENGINE TESTS WERE CARRIED OUT. THE CYLINDER WAS SENT TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR (INTAKE VALVE SPRING BROKEN).

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